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Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,250 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,657 $30,887 $33,675
Luxury Package 2,145    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
F Sport Package 1,180    
Navigation Package 3,480    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Sunroof 1,100    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,265    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Luxury Package 1,973    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
F Sport Package 1,087    
Navigation Package 3,212    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Sunroof 1,012    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,164    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 11,170 648 648
Options (change) 10,288 419 419
Destination 975 915 915
Total Price $43,395 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $40,920 $32,221 $35,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,120
Model Year201720182018
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$43,395$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-4,755-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,395$29,898$32,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$40,920$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-4,421-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,920$27,800$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720182018
ModelCTForesterForester
Trim200h2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,145$8,900$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,421-4,700

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelCTForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length170.1 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Compass0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170084%
Total Not Requested32516%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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